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In the July 31, 2009 Issue

Pacific Northwest Travel

Cover Story

Discovering Pacific Northwest Wine Country - A six-day journey takes you to the top vineyard districts of Oregon and Washington, where great wines, fine cuisine and homey lodgings are all part of the allure of the area's burgeoning wine culture

Map - Follow Steiman's route, including day-by-day listings of the best wineries, restaurants and accommodations along the way

Wine Talk

The Buying Guide

2009 VIDEO CONTEST Submit your wine videos to our third annual video contest and you could win great prizes. We are looking for short, original videos that are educational and entertaining. Our editors will select the finalists, which will be posted on Wine Spectator.com; viewers will vote in the winner. The entry deadline is Aug. 31, 2009. Here are the complete rules.

NEW ON WINE SPECTATOR VIDEO:

Chile's Cool Reds Pinot Noir and Syrah are two of the country's hottest cool-climate varietals. Join James Molesworth for a closer look.

Mosel Primer Top winemakers explain why Germany's Mosel Valley is a prime place to grow Riesling.

QUESTIONS ABOUT WINE Dr. Vinny, our Web site's resident expert, tackles all of your questions, from the definition of winemaking terms to the best way to store your wines.